Category: Rankings & Ratings

States with the highest, lowest life expectancy, per the CDC

Hawaii has the highest life expectancy for men and women, the CDC found.

Top health system employers by state: Forbes

Mayo Clinic and the University of Kansas Health System were both chosen as the No. 1 health system in more than one state according to Forbes’ 2024 ranking of America’s best employers by state.

Best states for women's health equality

Hawaii is the top state for women’s health and education equality, WalletHub found Aug. 19.

5 best, worst cities for inflation

While U.S. inflation slowed to below 3% in July — a rate not seen since March 2021 — it is still above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target, as reported by WalletHub.

The 12 most affordable cities to live

Fort Wayne, Ind., is one of the most affordable cities in which to live, U.S. News & World Report found.

25 fastest-growing healthcare companies of 2024

The Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in 2024 includes 320 health services companies.

10 most, least innovative states

California is the most innovative state, while Mississippi ranks at the bottom, according to product management consultant TCGen.

The 10 best, worst states for retirement in 2024

The Southeast is home to three of the five best states to retire, according to Bankrate’s annual rankings.

10 best college towns for retirement, per US News

Locales in Michigan and Oregon are among those on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of the best college towns for retirement. 

15 best, worst states to live in

Massachusetts’ public healthcare system helps propel it to the top spot as the best state to live in, according to a new ranking.